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Islamabad Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Islamabad

Although the majority of the population in Islamabad traditionally have been employees of the Federal Government, the wealth of the Musharraf years fuelled a boom in Islamabad and it has become an important financial and business centre. In the last decade there have been vast changes in the city's traditional reputation. From it being a typical 9-to-5 city, Islamabad has become more lively with many new restaurants and hotels springing up to service this new wealth. A lot of international food chains have opened, and generally a great improvement in night life with increasing shopping areas opening till late. However, during winter season streets are considerably quiet after dark. Even now, Islamabad remains a city where people come from all over the country to enjoy its peaceful, noise-f

Top Attractions in Islamabad

Explore the best things to see and do in Islamabad:

  • Art & Craft Village
  • Chattar bag
  • Daman-e-Koh
  • Faisal Masjid
  • Fatima Jinnah Park
  • Golra Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum
  • Golra Sharif
  • Imam Bari Shrine

Where to Eat in Islamabad

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bar-B-Q Tonight
  • 🍴Black Lounge Cafe
  • 🍴Cave Restaurant
  • 🍴Cordon Rouge
  • 🍴Des Pardes
  • 🍴Domino's Pizza

Where to Stay in Islamabad

  • 🏨Centaurus Hotel Apartments
  • 🏨Continental House
  • 🏨Crown Plaza Hotel
  • 🏨Embassy Lodge
  • 🏨Envoy Continental Hotel
  • 🏨Fatima Jinnah Hostel

Islamabad Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 15 sections including:

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